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Fever is now more often a sign of serious bacterial infection
RI-MUHC researchers advocate for extra vigilance with feverish infants as new study shows startling numbers of serious bacterial infections during...
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Does the COVID-19 vaccine work for people living with HIV?
RI-MUHC scientist Dr. Cecilia Costiniuk is co-principal investigator in a new national study that hopes to answer critical questions around the...
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How does the hunger-suppressing hormone leptin cross the blood-brain barrier?
Specialized cells called pericytes play a key role, reveals new work from researchers at the RI-MUHC
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Recurrent miscarriage: what if the cause is genetic?
Next-generation gene sequencing may provide answers for some women dealing with recurrent pregnancy loss and prevent further miscarriages
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New study paves the way to novel treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
A team of researchers at the RI-MUHC found two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development...
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RI-MUHC study explores how to overcome the resistance of bladder tumours to radiation therapy
Work published in Nature Communications demonstrates a...
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Tracking the emerging COVID-19 variants of concern in Canada
RI-MUHC researcher Ciriaco Piccirillo takes a leading role in Canada’s new Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network
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When will I fully recover from surgery? New study highlights patients’ perspectives on postoperative recovery
The meaning of recovery goes beyond traditional clinical parameters
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New research looks at vaccination efficacy and hemodialysis
Dialysis patients do not develop adequate antibodies with one dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
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Evaluation of meningitis risk in infants drives new RI-MUHC study
Results published in JAMA Network Open may change practice for young infants with fever